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Bye, Hangover: Eye-Brightening Tricks That Work Better Than Green Juice

Backing up a boozy Sunday with a productive Monday can be a big ask. Knowing you should politely decline a third (or fourth) glass of wine, and actually refusing are two very different things. Often what seems like a good idea at the time (just think of the antioxidants!) can be a lot less convincing when you're nursing a sore head on your commute the next morning.

While we can't help much with the headache (apart from suggesting you sip water and maybe try some curative yoga poses), we can offer strategies for hiding the visible aspects of your hangover. In addition to the standard makeup trickery, THE FILE recommends the following golden tips for turning your eyes (the bloodshot window to the hangover) sparkly without downing a litre of green juice. Interested? Keep scrolling to discover 4 quick tricks to brighter eyes.

#1: Eye Drops

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The fastest way to relieve redness? Eye drops. Squeeze a few drops into each eye on waking for brighter eyes by the time you swipe into the office.

#2: Curl Lashes

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Dig out your dusty curler (or buy a new one, we love Shu Uemura's cult version) and crimp your lashes into submission. This simple step shows off more of the white of your eyes helping them appear bigger and brighter.

#3: Pale Liner

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Hangovers can cause the rims of your eyes to look irritated, in addition to your actual eyeballs. Swipe a pale liner along both upper and lower waterlines to neutralise the redness. Opt for beige (like Nars' Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner, $39, in Rue Bonaparte) over white for a more natural effect.

#4: Under-Eye Concealer

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Obvious? Yes. Crucial? Definitely. Take a cream concealer under the eye as you normally would then pat the excess onto your lids—you'll be stunned at the difference this simple step makes.

Click over to THE FILE for more tips on tackling bloodshot eyes, then tell us, what's your best hangover-busting trick? Sound off below.